Kulsoom Karakoç

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - UNITED STATES

Instructional Technologist at Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
November 2021 — Present

In the past two years, I've been the brains behind locally-housed Canvas courses for 2700 teachers and students. From hiring and mentoring interns to managing IT processes, I've been the go-to person for all things instructional technology. ESL instruction for Afghan teens and juggling multiple roles like Webmaster and LMS administrator? Yep, done that too.

English Teacher at Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
August 2016 — July 2021

From being the English Department Chair to teaching hybrid classes during the pandemic, I've been on the front lines of education. I've made philosophical discussions a part of the curriculum and played a key role in fostering collaboration within the English department.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - INTERNATIONAL

International Secondary English Teacher
July 2010 — July 2016

From Istanbul to Qatar, I've left my mark on the international education scene. Coordinating TEDx conferences, leading English teams, and developing engaging lessons following IB guidelines – it's all in a day's work.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Teaching, The School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT

Courses included: Intercultural Communication, Curriculum Design, Second Language Acquisition, and more. I even organized a conference and presented on "Teaching Through Metaphor."

Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Minor in Journalism

PRESENTATIONS

I'm not just a behind-the-scenes expert; I also share my knowledge. From "Mastering VLookups & Mail Merge" to "Digital Discussions on Canvas LMS," I've been on the stage, breaking down complex topics for fellow educators.

SKILLS

Teaching & Training
Research & Writing
Curriculum Development
Microsoft PowerPoint
Vertical Look-Up (VLOOKUP)
Adobe Creative Suite
LMS Administrating
Mentoring & Coaching
Data Analysis and Reporting
SchoolCity Administrating
Google Slides
Regulatory Compliance
IT Troubleshooting
Webmaster Skills
Articulate Storyline
ADDIE